Physical Science: Unit 10 - Magnetism

All magnets, regardless of shape or size, have _______ pole(s).

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the names of the magnetic poles?

• Positive and Negative

• North and South

• East and West

• Thing 1 and Thing 2

The south pole of a magnet will _______________ the south pole of another magnet.

• Attract

• Repel

Where is magnetic force strongest?

• In the middle of the magnet

• North pole only

• South pole only

• Both poles

Magnetic force is produced when poles...

• Interact by repelling or attracting other poles

• Repel other poles only

• Attract other poles only

• Are not moving

Does the image show two like poles or two opposite poles together?

• Like poles (North and North or South and South)

• Opposite Poles (North and South)

Does the image show two like poles or two opposite poles together?

• Like poles (North and North or South and South)

• Opposite Poles (North and South)

How is Earth's magnetic field produced?

• From the solid iron core

• From the motion of swirling iron in the core

• From the magnetic pull of the Sun

• From the magnetic pull of the moon

Why does a compass work?

• Because of the magnets in the stars

• Because Earth has a magnetic field and poles like a bar magnet

• Because of the magnetic properties of oxygen molecules

• Because of the magnets in the moon

True or False: Earth's magnetic poles and geographic poles are in the same location.

• True

• False